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Savvas Learning Company is seeking a K-12 Math Curriculum Specialist to drive sales and customer engagement in California and Hawaii, focusing on building relationships with educational decision-makers and delivering impactful presentations and training.

Responsibilities: Achieve revenue targets, create and deliver presentations, build relationships with key K-12 decision-makers, gather customer feedback, conduct training, facilitate workshops, and ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills: Deep K-12 knowledge, strong presentation skills, sales focus, collaboration, self-starter mentality, organization, communication skills, strategic insight, and bilingual skills in English and Spanish (preferred).

Qualifications: 5+ years of K-12 education experience, bachelor's degree required (master's preferred), specialty training or advanced certification preferred, and demonstrated presentation skills.

Location: California, USA

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $70,000 - $110,000.

Savvas Learning Company is seeking a K-12 Math Curriculum Specialist that will cover the our Pacific territory, which includes California and Hawaii. The Curriculum Specialist (CS) will work in close partnership with Curriculum Specialist Managers and Account Managers throughout the territory. As a Math content specialist, the CS will partner directly with market sales and product management teams to support the sales process, from prospect to close, and to advance Savvas Learning Company products, services, and solutions in the Midwest market. To support this process, the Curriculum Specialist will develop and maintain ongoing relationships with school, state, regional, and/or district decision makers in the Midwest and share expertise in company offerings, pedagogy, and the competitive environment. Following the sales cycle, the Curriculum Specialist is also responsible for post-sales support and activation.

This position will be required to attend on-site customer meetings in California.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY

• Achieve Revenue Targets: Contribute to meeting and exceeding team sales quota in the Pacific market.
• Deliver Presentations: Create and present compelling presentations covering all six customer touch points:

1. Exhibits and Conferences
2. Pre-work and Professional Learning Workshops
3. Meetings and Campaigns
4. Sales Presentations
5. Curriculum Pilot Trainings
6. Curriculum Program Activations

• Build and Maintain Relationships: Develop and maintain relationships with key PK-12 decision-makers within the market segment.
• Provide Feedback: Gather and relay customer feedback to sales, product, and marketing teams to enhance offerings and strategies.
• Maintain Expertise: Stay current with Savvas products and services through certification and training processes in order to fully support the sales cycle.
• Conduct Training: Provide Product Activation training for both new and existing customer accounts.
• Facilitate Workshops: Offer professional learning workshops to districts and at conferences to support customer needs.
• Understand Solutions: Demonstrate a deep knowledge of Savvas Learning Company’s Math solutions, both print and digital.
• Collaborate Internally: Work closely with Savvas teams including sales, services, and product management to ensure alignment and support and to address and resolve customer satisfaction issues, ensuring overall customer success.
• Ensure Customer Satisfaction: Maintain positive relationships with customers throughout the sales cycle and post-activation. Communicate in a timely and effective manner, providing support and directing customers to the appropriate Savvas teams as needed.
• Deliver Excellent Service: Provide high levels of customer service consistently to foster satisfaction and loyalty.

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE:

• Deep K-12 Knowledge: Experience in K-12 Math education, with a strong understanding of curriculum standards and frameworks as well as knowledge of assessment and intervention practices.
• Sales Focus: A sales representative with a drive to meet and exceed revenue targets.
• Presentation Skills: Expert in the delivery of engaging and informative sales presentations and product orientations.
• Collaborative Mindset: A flexible, team-oriented partner who shares responsibilities and supports other specialists, contributing to a dynamic team environment. Open to adapting strategies and roles based on feedback and evolving circumstances.
• Self-Starter: Demonstrates a proactive attitude with the ability to take initiative and work independently. Capable of identifying needs and opportunities, developing solutions, and executing tasks with minimal supervision. Proven track record of successfully managing projects and driving results from inception to completion.
• Passion for Education: A genuine enthusiasm for K-12 education and the ability to influence decision-making in a variety of educational settings.
• Organization: Exceptional skills in managing time, communicating effectively, and organizing both physical and digital materials to ensure efficient workflow and successful project execution.
• Communication Skills: Strong communicator with the ability to relate to all levels of TK-12 employees, from superintendents to paraprofessionals. Ability to engage in direct and effective conversations with school districts in the Southwest territory.
• Strategic Insight: Understanding of sales campaign strategy, market trends, and the full range of Savvas services to better meet customer needs and target audiences.
• Bilingual Skills: Proficiency in English and Spanish is a plus, but not required.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• 5+ years of K-12 education experience to include classroom teaching experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Specialty training or advanced certification is preferred.
• Expert knowledge of education theory and market trends in K-12 Math. 
• Knowledge of the competitive landscape preferred.
• Deep knowledge and passion for learning in TK-12 education.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver winning presentations in large and small groups.
• Experience in engaging with district administrators and decision makers.
• Previous experience in selling and servicing in the education market is desirable.
• Skilled in public speaking and creating engaging presentations for diverse audiences, including teachers, parents, district administrators, and adoption committees.
• Strong technology skills, with proficiency in presentation software and hardware (PC or Mac), including whiteboard technology and 1:1 devices, for developing and delivering multimedia presentations both virtually and in-person.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE 

• This person must reside in California.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
• Monitoring and managing timekeeping and expenses in accordance with Savvas Travel and Expense policies.
• 40-60% travel within the territory is a significant part of this role. This will involve overnight stays and working hours that typically extend beyond the traditional business hours, including evenings and weekends. Occasional travel to other territories may be required.
• Flexibility in travel schedule and readiness to adjust plans as required to meet business needs, sometimes at short notice, are essential for this role.

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